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A 2050 retrospective: How Australia thrived in the global shift to clean, resilient energy systems
In a paper for Engineers Australia, Forum member Satya Tanner worked with Heidi Lee, CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions and Steve Blume, Chair of SolarShare Community Energy and former President of Smart Energy Council, exploring the impact of three decades of change on the energy economy, energy sources, technologies and exports. Changes that were driven by energy and economic security concerns, and emissions reductions. Read more
Climate groups and unions criticise opposition’s proposed $100bn cuts
Coverage of our joint statement responding to Coalition’s plans for a razor gang to industry, health, education and transport funding should it win power at next election Read more
Coalition proposal undercuts Australians to fund expensive nuclear fantasy
Climate Capital Forum is one of 30 organisations who joined in a statement responding to the federal Coalition’s proposal for $100 billion in cuts to housing, transport, education, and climate solutions. Read more
Why we must move now on Future Made in Australia, even if it’s not perfect
Blair Palese, Climate Capital Forum Founder, makes the case for moving now on the Future Made in Australia legislation, even if there’s more work to do Read more
“Community support for renewables isn’t bought, it’s earned”, Squadron boss says
Satya Tanner, Managing Director of LAUTEC Australia features in this article in Energy News Bulletin on winning community support for rolling out renewable energy projects. Read more
To make the move to renewables, get the communities engaged
Satya Tanner, Managing Director LAUTEC Australia and Climate Capital Forum member explains in this opinion piece in Energy News Bulletin how community engagement can facilitate acceptance of renewable energy projects, and how Australia can learn from the history of projects in Denmark. Read more
Submission to Senate Economics Legislation Committee Inquiry into Future Made in Australia Bill 2024
The Forum was pleased to provide a submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee Inquiry into Future Made in Australia Bill 2024. It provides a range of recommendations on how to improve the impact of the legislation and continue the Australian economy’s development in response to the US IRA. Read more
What Australia can learn from Denmark’s wind farms – interview with Satya Tanner
Satya Tanner, Managing Director, LAUTEC Australia and CCF Member shared her thoughts and experiences of community ownership of renewables infrastructure projects in Denmark on Radio National Breakfast with Patricia Karvelas. Read more
Budget 2024-25 Response Paper
Climate Capital Forum welcomes the clear recognition by the government of Australia’s potential to gain significantly from the fast-emerging global decarbonising economy. We acknowledge the lynchpin Future Made in Australia Act and the package of initiatives it supports as outlined in the 2024-25 Budget. Read more in our paper prepared in response to the Budget. Read more
Dutton’s nuclear plan is an expensive fantasy of distraction and disruption
Climate Capital Forum expresses disbelief at the Coalition Liberal/National party policy announcement that it will pursue an energy policy focused on building nuclear sites in seven locations across regional Australia. Read more
